Graves’ disease….Have you ever heard of it? I hadn’t either until about a month ago. A Medical Rollercoaster It feels like so much has happened since my last blog post — which explains my delay in writing! A couple months…
How to Navigate School and Chronic Illness (K-8)
Looking back, I can remember so clearly the times students, parents, and even teachers would single me out in school. A parent once told me in the 4th grade I needed to run around the field and play with all…
What is Fibromyalgia?
According to the CDC, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, fatigue, memory, and mental distress. Individuals with this condition are often more sensitive to pain as opposed to someone without. As a person with Fibromyalgia,…
The Best At Home Workouts I Use to Stay Fit
I’ll admit, there’s way more days where I ~don’t~ workout than days that I do. Often times my swollen feet, achey hips, or weak hands make physical activity incredibly difficult. But for the days I am feeling good, I make…
How Did My Disability Lead Me to Becoming an Actress?
My mom introduced me to the entertainment industry when I was 3 where I grew up working on several print ads and commercials. As a kid, instead of getting dropped off at soccer practice after school, my mom drove me…
What is Arthritis?
Arthritis. I’m sure you’ve heard of it before. Most people associate the term with older individuals, but the truth of the matter is anyone at any age can suffer from this disease. I’m here to provide some information and facts…
Accessibility Product Review: Sur la Table Ratchet Mill
My very first product review — yay!!! I love being in the kitchen. Whether it’s baking, cooking, bartending, or barista-ing, I enjoy it all. Unfortunately I’ve noticed that whipping something up to eat or drink is a lot harder for…
Glow Guide: What to Do in West Hollywood
My favorite part about L.A. is that there is always something to do, somewhere to go, and someone to see. I grew up in a small suburb just thirty minutes outside of the city (where I still live today!) Over…
How Chronic Illness Can Affect Romantic Relationships
I’m no relationship expert, trust me on that one. BUT I am fresh out of one and I am overwhelmed with how much I learned about myself while I was in it. While things ultimately didn’t work out, I am…
My Diagnosis: The Journey with Arthritis Begins!
I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at just 15 months old. “How were you diagnosed so young!?” is usually the first question people ask. Well, at that age I had already learned to walk and my mother recalls that…
